Speaking of NATO Accession for Georgia Inappropriate NowOctober 17, 2006 - 19:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia's active dialogue with the NATO does not mean Georgia will become an Alliance member without fail, NATO Military Committee Chair, General Ray Henault stated at a news conference in Moscow. In his words, "Intense dialogue does not guarantee NATO membership, but allows us holding talks with any state. The political decision on admission of a state to the NATO is made on the basis of a number of requirements, which should be met,» Henault said. He also added that among major requirements for a country, claiming NATO membership, is sustaining good neighborly relations with adjacent countries and a settled domestic political situation. «Georgia has to solve unsettled matters with unrecognized republics on its own, however in interaction with Russia. These matters refer to domestic policy, and the state should solve these on its own. The NATO is considering that matter as part of bilateral relations of Georgia with surrounding states,» the NATO Military Committee Chair said. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |